Can I put my old window AC unit out with regular trash?

No. Window units contain refrigerants that are regulated under federal law and are not accepted by standard curbside collection programs. They need to go through a disposal process that includes certified refrigerant recovery before anything else can happen with the unit.

Do I need to have my AC serviced or drained before you pick it up?

No. We coordinate the refrigerant recovery process as part of the job. You do not need to find a separate HVAC technician or do any prep work before we arrive. Just tell us what you have and leave the rest to us.

Can you remove a central AC condenser unit from outside the house?

Yes. Outdoor condenser units are one of the most common things we remove. Whether the unit is accessible in an open yard or tucked behind landscaping that has grown around it over the years, we handle the removal and take care of the refrigerant recovery on site.

Is there any part of an old AC unit that can be donated or reused?

Occasionally. Working units in good condition may be assessed for donation to local organizations before being written off for disposal. If your unit still functions and you want us to explore that option, let us know when you call and we will take a look during the walkthrough.

Hot Tub Removal

Why Junk Galaxy Is the Right Crew for Hot Tub Removal

Hot tub removal is one of those jobs that people underestimate. It’s not just lifting something heavy off a patio. There’s disconnecting the electrical, draining the water, cutting the unit down if it won’t fit through the gate, and then actually hauling several hundred pounds of fiberglass and foam out of the yard without damaging the fence, the deck, or the lawn.

We’ve handled this kind of removal more times than we can count, across the Greater Knoxville area and beyond, and we bring the right equipment and the right crew every time. No guesswork, no improvised solutions, no calling back to say we need another day.

What we also bring is a straightforward approach to how we handle what leaves your property. Where parts of the hot tub can be recycled, we take that extra step. The rest is disposed of properly. You don’t have to think about any of that. You just get your space back.

What Makes Hot Tub Removal Complicated

A lot of homeowners start down the DIY road on this one and change their minds pretty quickly. Here’s what actually goes into a proper removal:

Hot tubs typically weigh between 400 and 800 pounds empty, and more if there's water still sitting in them
Most can't be moved in one piece and need to be cut apart on-site before they'll fit through a gate or around a corner
Electrical connections need to be safely disconnected before anything moves
Water has to be fully drained, which takes time and the right approach, depending on your setup
The path out of the yard often involves tight spaces, steps, or landscaping that has to be worked around carefully
Improper removal can damage decking, fencing, or the surrounding area

This is not a job that goes well with a couple of friends and a rented truck. It goes well with a crew that has done it dozens of times and knows where things tend to go wrong.

What the Process Looks Like

You don’t need to prep anything or move anything out of the way. We handle every step.

Assess

We take a look at the setup, the access points, and the electrical situation before we touch anything. If there’s anything unusual about your job, we’ll tell you upfront.

Remove

We drain, disconnect, cut down if needed, and haul every piece out carefully. Your yard, deck, and fencing stay in the condition we found them.

Clear

Once the hot tub is out, we clean up the area and take everything with us. What can be recycled gets recycled.

What We Commonly Deal With on Hot Tub Jobs

Situation	How We Handle It
Hot tub still full of water	We drain it on-site before attempting any movement
Electrical still connected	We work with the homeowner to ensure it's safely disconnected before removal
Narrow gate or fence access	We section the unit on-site so it fits through without forcing it
Hot tub on a raised deck	We assess the safest removal route and bring the right equipment for the height
Unit integrated into a deck structure	We remove the hot tub and handle any associated deck sections as needed
Very large or unusually heavy models	Flat-rate specialty pricing applies, confirmed upfront before the job starts

See Our Work

Our portfolio gives you a real sense of what we do and how we leave a property when we’re finished. Hot tub removals before and after can be genuinely satisfying to look at. Take a look and see what getting your yard back actually looks like.

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What Our Customers Say

Read through the reviews below from homeowners across the Greater Knoxville area who have had us out for everything from single-item pickups to full property cleanouts. Hot tub removal comes up more than you’d think.

Linda M Cifala

Rated 5 out of 5

I bought some used furniture from them. They delivered it to me. The two gentleman that delivered were so nice, respectful and pleasant that it was very noticeable to most delivery people that I deal with.

On Budget and Timeline

We know that hiring a crew to come in and tackle something this size comes with real questions about what it’s going to cost and how long it’s going to take.

Hot tub removal carries a flat rate because the job has predictable demands, and a flat rate means you know exactly what you’re paying before we show up. There are no add-ons once we’re on-site. The quote we give you is the number on the invoice. For a job this size, that kind of certainty matters, and we think you’ll find the price fair for what’s involved.

Most hot tub removals are a half-day job. We’ll give you a clear arrival window, work efficiently without cutting corners, and be out of your yard before the day is over. If your job has any unusual factors, like a particularly large unit or a tricky access situation, we’ll flag that when we assess and adjust the timeline accordingly. No vague answers, no showing up late without a heads-up.

How We Handle What's Left Behind

Not everything that comes out of your yard ends up in a landfill. Hot tubs are made up of several materials, and where those materials can be separated and recycled, that’s the route we take. The shell, the insulation foam, the cabinet panels, and the mechanical components all have different disposal paths, and we know which is which.

This is part of how we operate across all our removals, and it’s something that matters to us beyond just being a selling point. The Greater Knoxville area is home to us too, and responsible disposal is part of doing this job well.

FAQs About Hot Tub Removal

Do I need to drain the hot tub before you arrive?

You don’t have to. If the hot tub still has water in it, we’ll drain it on-site before we start moving anything. It adds a little time to the job, but it’s not something you need to sort out yourself. If you’ve already drained it, that’s great and it does help things move a little faster.

Do you disconnect the electrical before removing it?

We coordinate the disconnection before any removal begins. In most cases, we’ll ask you to have the circuit switched off at the breaker ahead of our visit. If the hot tub has a hard-wired connection, we’ll walk you through what needs to happen before we start. We don’t move anything until we’re confident it’s been handled safely.

Can you remove a hot tub that's built into a deck?

Yes, and this is one of the more common situations we run into. If the hot tub is recessed into a deck structure, we assess the best approach before we start and work carefully to get it out without unnecessary damage to the surrounding decking. If any deck sections need to come up to allow access, we’ll talk through that with you first.

What happens to the hot tub once you take it away?

We sort it. Components that can be recycled go to a recycling facility. The rest is disposed of through proper channels. We don’t dump illegally, and we don’t take shortcuts on this. If you want specifics about what happens to your unit, just ask us when we come out.

Aaron Crecy

The Truck Is Ready. Let's Get That Thing Out of There.

That hot tub has probably been sitting there longer than you planned. Junk Galaxy handles hot tub removal across the Greater Knoxville area with a crew that knows what it takes to do this job cleanly, carefully, and without turning your yard into a project. Fully licensed, fully insured, flat-rate pricing, and same-day availability on most jobs.

Give us a call at (865) 535-5865 or visit our contact page here to get a quote. Your yard will feel bigger than you remember once it’s gone.

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Corryton is a quiet, unincorporated community in northeastern Knox County, about 15 miles from downtown Knoxville. It sits in the shadow of House Mountain, the highest point in Knox County and a beloved local hiking destination, and the community has stayed refreshingly rural despite the growth happening across the rest of the county. For residents looking for junk removal in Corryton, TN, Junk Galaxy is the local crew that knows this corner of Knox County well.